[9] McDaid was part of Michael Canning's backroom team in 2016 as Glenswilly won their third county title.

[10] In December 2014, McDaid joined the senior Donegal county team as a selector under manager Rory Gallagher.

[14] In August 2017, some outlets included McDaid in list of potential candidates to succeed Gallagher as Donegal senior manager.

[20] To complete an expected third year in the role, he would reportedly have needed to "face an interview for a post he already he held [sic]".

He will always be remembered for masterminding a great victory for the Glen over hot favourites Kilcar in the county final of 2016".